Depths: meaning, definitions and examples

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depths

 

[ dษ›pฮธs ]

Context #1

in the ocean

The depths refer to the deep parts of the ocean, typically below the surface where light does not penetrate. It is a mysterious and unexplored area that is home to a variety of marine life.

Synonyms

abyss, bottom, deep

Examples of usage

  • The submarine dove into the depths of the ocean.
  • Exploring the depths of the ocean requires specialized equipment.
  • The depths of the ocean hold many secrets waiting to be discovered.
Context #2

emotional

The depths can also refer to the extreme or lowest points of an emotional state, such as sadness, despair, or suffering.

Synonyms

abyss, lowest point, rock bottom

Examples of usage

  • She felt like she was drowning in the depths of despair.
  • He reached the depths of his depression before seeking help.
  • The depths of her sorrow seemed endless.

Translations

Translations of the word "depths" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น profundezas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคฐเคพเคˆเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tiefen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kedalaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะธะฑะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚ฤ™biny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆทฑใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท profondeurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ profundidades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derinlikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นŠ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู…ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloubky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤบbky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทฑๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ globine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝpi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะตาฃะดั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฆแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rinliklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ profundidades

Word origin

The word 'depths' originated from Middle English 'depthe', from Old English 'dฤ“opรพu', meaning deepness. It has been used to describe the deep parts of the ocean as well as the extreme emotional states since ancient times. The concept of exploring the depths of the ocean has fascinated humans for centuries, leading to advancements in marine technology and discoveries of new species.

See also: depth.